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Backstroke facts for kids

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Backstroke is a form of swimming stroke where a person lies on his or her back. The first backstroke competition at the Olympics was at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris.

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  • Gordan Kozulj Croatia backstroke EC

    Gordan Kožulj swimming backstroke at 2008 Euros

  • BackstrokeSwimming

    Backstroke swimming (amateur competition, non-optimal style)

  • Amateur Swimming Backstroke

    Amateur backstroke

  • BackstrokeStart

    Backstroke start, waiting for the signal

  • Swimmer doing the backstroke

    A swimmer focuses on the ceiling while doing the backstroke.

  • Backstroke start at 2008 EC

    Backstroke start at 2008 Euros.

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